External Examiner – Pre Reg Childrens Nursing

The School of Health and Social Care is the largest school in London South Bank University with a long-standing reputation for excellence in the education, research and practice development of a variety of health and social care specialists. The Department of Children’s Nursing is one of the largest of its kind in the UK and works alongside leading NHS Trusts in the Capital and the South East including Great Ormond Street Hospital.

The Department is seeking to appoint an external examiner for our pre-registration children’s nursing courses.

The University operates a two-tier examination board system, with external examiners being initially appointed to a Subject Area Board where they will oversee a number of academic modules. More experienced external examiners may subsequently be appointed to an Award and Progression Examination Board. The Examination Board meets three times a year and there is an expectation that the external examiner will attend at least one Examination Board and submit an annual report to the University.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified academic staff who are registered children’s nurses and hold a minimum of a masters degree. All appointments are subject to the candidate meeting the University’s criteria for appointment (UK Quality Code for HE; Chapter 7 External Examining; Indicator 5.

Please apply by Friday 30 November 2018 with a CV detailing any external examining and practice experience to: